Watch: Forest Officials Carry 700 Kg Rhino Calf To Safety
These unsung heroes carried out a rescue mission for a rhino calf, trapped in a swamp, weighing in at a staggering 600-700 kilograms.
Ever wondered what it takes to save a heavy creature like a rhino stuck in a swamp? Well, for a team of forest officials, it required immense strength, teamwork and sheer determination. In an effort that can only be described as extraordinary, these unsung heroes of nature carried out a rescue mission for a rhino calf, trapped in a swamp, weighing in at a staggering 600-700 kilograms. The calf had reportedly become stuck in the mud, unable to free itself, but the team’s commitment to wildlife conservation led them to step in and take action. They carefully lifted the large animal onto a wooden plank and carried it out of the swamp to safety.
Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan shared a heart-stirring video of the rescue, which beautifully showed the spirit of conservation. He wrote, “This is a video from August. When a rhino calf weighing 600-700 kgs was rescued by lifting on shoulders by our teams. Sometimes this is what conservation looks like."
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This is a video from August. When a rhino calf weighing 600-700 kgs was rescued by lifting on shoulders by our teams. Sometime this is what conservation looks like !! pic.twitter.com/K8O8P1x6CZ— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) January 1, 2025
The video not only showed the physical challenge of carrying such a heavy creature but also highlighted the teamwork and emotional resilience required to carry out such an arduous task. The forest officials pushed through the difficult terrain, all for the love of wildlife.
Since the video was posted, it has been viewed nearly 30,000 times, with people from all over expressing their admiration. One user commented, “What an effort it takes to rescue such huge wildlife species. Glad you share such real stories. Forests and forest conservation is a serious profession, and passion and care never fade here if you enjoy doing this. Excellent efforts."
Others couldn’t believe the size of the calf, with one user saying, “Calf weighing 600-700 kgs? Nature, you beauty! Kudos to the team for putting this mammoth of effort into rescuing the calf."
The strength and coordination needed to carry such a large animal was acknowledged by many. “Can’t imagine the strength and coordination needed for this. Hats off to them!" said one commenter, while another added, “What a heartwarming story. These people are real heroes."
Many also took the opportunity to stress the importance of conservation. “This shows what real conservation efforts look like," said one user, while another added, “Protecting wildlife is no easy task, but they do it with such passion. Salute!" It’s clear that these quiet guardians of nature are deserving of far more recognition than they often get.
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